<p>Manny Pacquiao crowned his 21-year professional career with an emphatic victory over Tim Bradley here, delivering a vintage performance before saying a farewell to boxing.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Pacquiao — fighting for the first time since his defeat to Floyd Mayweather last May in the “Fight of the Century” — knocked down Bradley twice on his way to a unanimous decision.<br /><br />The judges’ scorecards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena told the story of Pacquiao’s dominance in the non-title welterweight duel, with the 37-year-old eight-division world champion winning by identical margins of 116-110 on all three cards.<br /><br />Pacquiao had insisted Saturday’s bout — the 66th of his career — will be his final fight before he focuses on his political career in the Philippines, where he is seeking election to the Senate next month.<br /><br />Many ring-watchers, however, are sceptical, believing he may well be tempted to extend a career which has seen him earn more than $500 million.<br /><br />Yet asked afterwards if he planned to stay retired, Pacquiao replied: “I think so. I’ve made a commitment to my family that I’m going to retire after this. Maybe I enjoy being a retired man, serving the people, helping the people,” added, before giving a farewell message to his fans.<br /><br />“Thank you to all the fans in boxing, especially the Filipino people. I’ve really appreciated all your help and support.”<br /><br />Pacquiao had promised an explosive performance and was as good as his word for long periods, uncorking some trademark combinations to overwhelm Bradley.<br /><br />“Bradley is a good boxer, he’s a champion, he’s a man. It was not easy tonight,” Pacquiao said, shortly before a warm embrace in the ring which concluded with the two fighters arranging to meet for breakfast on Sunday.<br /><br />Bradley meanwhile paid tribute to his opponent. “I fought really good tonight but I don’t know what was going on,” Bradley said. “He always seemed to be in the right spot. He was a step ahead of me when I was supposed to be a step ahead of him. He used his experience against me, his ability and he won the fight tonight...I’m in there with a special man, Manny Pacquiao.” <br /><br /></p>
<p>Manny Pacquiao crowned his 21-year professional career with an emphatic victory over Tim Bradley here, delivering a vintage performance before saying a farewell to boxing.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Pacquiao — fighting for the first time since his defeat to Floyd Mayweather last May in the “Fight of the Century” — knocked down Bradley twice on his way to a unanimous decision.<br /><br />The judges’ scorecards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena told the story of Pacquiao’s dominance in the non-title welterweight duel, with the 37-year-old eight-division world champion winning by identical margins of 116-110 on all three cards.<br /><br />Pacquiao had insisted Saturday’s bout — the 66th of his career — will be his final fight before he focuses on his political career in the Philippines, where he is seeking election to the Senate next month.<br /><br />Many ring-watchers, however, are sceptical, believing he may well be tempted to extend a career which has seen him earn more than $500 million.<br /><br />Yet asked afterwards if he planned to stay retired, Pacquiao replied: “I think so. I’ve made a commitment to my family that I’m going to retire after this. Maybe I enjoy being a retired man, serving the people, helping the people,” added, before giving a farewell message to his fans.<br /><br />“Thank you to all the fans in boxing, especially the Filipino people. I’ve really appreciated all your help and support.”<br /><br />Pacquiao had promised an explosive performance and was as good as his word for long periods, uncorking some trademark combinations to overwhelm Bradley.<br /><br />“Bradley is a good boxer, he’s a champion, he’s a man. It was not easy tonight,” Pacquiao said, shortly before a warm embrace in the ring which concluded with the two fighters arranging to meet for breakfast on Sunday.<br /><br />Bradley meanwhile paid tribute to his opponent. “I fought really good tonight but I don’t know what was going on,” Bradley said. “He always seemed to be in the right spot. He was a step ahead of me when I was supposed to be a step ahead of him. He used his experience against me, his ability and he won the fight tonight...I’m in there with a special man, Manny Pacquiao.” <br /><br /></p>